AlaskaAK
Effective tax rate
1.04%
Median home value
$318,200
Median annual tax
$3,311
National rank
#20
Counties
30
Counties in Alaska
Skagway County
0.78%Median value: $419,604
Wrangell County
0.78%Median value: $257,402
Yakutat County
0.78%Median value: $349,760
Yukon-Koyukuk County
0.78%Median value: $442,118
Kusilvak County
0.78%Median value: $279,916
Hoonah-Angoon County
0.78%Median value: $372,275
Copper River County
0.78%Median value: $210,073
Southeast Fairbanks County
0.77%Median value: $421,903
Denali County
0.77%Median value: $259,702
Dillingham County
0.77%Median value: $352,060
Aleutians East County
0.77%Median value: $444,418
Aleutians West County
0.77%Median value: $282,216
Bristol Bay County
0.77%Median value: $374,574
Haines County
0.77%Median value: $212,373
Lake and Peninsula County
0.77%Median value: $304,731
Northwest Arctic County
0.77%Median value: $397,089
Petersburg County
0.77%Median value: $234,887
Prince of Wales-Hyder County
0.77%Median value: $327,245
Matanuska-Susitna County
0.76%Median value: $262,001
Kenai Peninsula County
0.76%Median value: $354,360
Juneau County
0.76%Median value: $192,158
Ketchikan Gateway County
0.76%Median value: $284,516
Kodiak Island County
0.76%Median value: $376,874
Bethel County
0.76%Median value: $214,672
Sitka County
0.76%Median value: $307,031
Nome County
0.76%Median value: $399,389
Valdez-Cordova County
0.76%Median value: $237,187
North Slope County
0.76%Median value: $329,545
Anchorage County
0.75%Median value: $331,845
Fairbanks North Star County
0.75%Median value: $424,203
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Alaska has an effective property tax rate of 1.04%, ranking #20 highest in the nation. The median home value is $318,200, and the median annual property tax payment is $3,311.
Property taxes in Alaska are above the national median rate of 1.02%. Homeowners should factor this higher rate into their housing costs when budgeting or comparing to other states.
Property tax exemptions in Alaska
Alaska offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Alaska?
Alaska has an effective property tax rate of 1.04%, ranking #20 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $3,311 on a $318,200 home.
How does Alaska property tax compare to the national average?
The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Alaska's rate of 1.04% is above the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Alaska pay more relative to their home values.
Which county in Alaska has the highest property tax?
Skagway County has the highest effective property tax rate in Alaska at 0.78%.
Which county in Alaska has the lowest property tax?
Fairbanks North Star County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Alaska at 0.75%.
What property tax exemptions are available in Alaska?
Alaska offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.